Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 22, 2025
We’ve all been there: checked in and ready to go when the board suddenly changes. Flight cancelled. Weather delay. Mechanical issue. It doesn’t matter why – what matters is that your carefully orchestrated business trip has just imploded, and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 22, 2025
On Saturday 19 July, tourism industry veteran Mohamed Baba announced the launch of Aurum Africa, an employee-owned premium touring company set to challenge the status quo in South African tourism by making staff shareholding central to its...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 14, 2025
Chasing savings on business travel has become almost automatic for many organisations. With budgets under scrutiny and finance teams laser-focused on spend, booking the cheapest possible fare seems like an easy win. The latest SAP Concur Business...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 8, 2025
ILTM Africa today announced a major expansion for its 2026 event, becoming the first luxury travel marketplace on the continent to serve both inbound and dedicated outbound opportunities focused on the Middle East. The move responds to rapid growth...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 24, 2025
Local tourism is no longer the back-up plan. It’s becoming the preferred option for travelers seeking to explore gems in their own backyards. But why are so many people choosing local destinations over international adventures? Let’s say you’re...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 17, 2025
Site of significant palaeontological discovery in Golden Gate Highlands National Park set to become an exciting addition to South Africa’s worldclass tourism offering. The Department of Tourism, in partnership with South African National Parks and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 12, 2025
SATSA survey of over 4,200 travellers finds value-driven domestic market seeking affordable but unforgettable experiences More than 30% of South African adventure travellers are spending under R500 per person per day while demanding high-value...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 2, 2025
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed South Africa’s travel and tourism sector is projected to reach a major milestone this year, set to support more jobs than ever before, but wider data points to a sector still...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 29, 2025
In an industry built on connection, The Fine Collection’s 60 Minute Virtual Workshop proves that one hour is all it takes to open doors to new business. theplannerguru had the opportunity to attend the May 2025 edition of this dynamic monthly...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 21, 2025
The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) has launched a new report at this year’s Africa Travel Indaba that challenges how global tourism trends are understood and where they started. “Africa doesn’t need to catch up with global tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 20, 2025
One of the world’s most remote inhabited islands is causing a stir on the international stage with accolades at two global film festivals, with Bone Shark Island and Come and Find Me both showcasing St Helena’s unique marine life and tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 15, 2025
On May 14, 2025, SATSA officially launched ‘101 Adventures’ – a new toolkit and five category-specific Codes of Good Practice, marking another milestone in the industry’s journey towards global best practices and enhanced safety standards. Speaking...
